England’s success in the Ashes series hinges on securing a victory. Given the duration of the match, a draw seems highly unlikely. With four points at stake, falling behind would pose a significant challenge for England to stage a comeback.
However, the outcome isn’t the sole measure of success.
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has announced its plans to restrict news access for Canadian consumers following the passing of a controversial online news bill by parliament. The bill mandates that major platforms must compensate news publishers for the content posted on their sites. Both Meta and Google have already been testing limited news access for some Canadian users. In 2021, Australian users experienced a similar restriction on Facebook, where they were blocked from sharing or viewing news due to a comparable law.
Ilkay Gundogan, the captain of Manchester City, is set to leave the club and join Barcelona on a free transfer as his contract with City expires at the end of this month. While City had offered Gundogan a new contract, the 32-year-old midfielder is believed to have negotiated a more lucrative three-year deal with the Spanish champions.
Cristiano Ronaldo, the captain of Portugal, achieved a remarkable feat on his historic night by scoring a last-minute winning goal in their Euro 2024 qualifying match against Iceland. This victory also marked Ronaldo as the first men’s player to reach 200 international caps.
Researchers at the University of Maryland have developed a remarkable robotic innovation called Calico. This tiny robot weighs a mere 18 grams and possesses the ability to traverse a specially designed track affixed to clothing. Its versatility is truly impressive, as it can assist users in various tasks such as guiding them through fitness classes or even functioning as a stethoscope.
Kylian Mbappe’s decisive retaken penalty led France to a victory over Greece, solidifying their flawless record in Euro 2024 qualifying. The French hosts earned the spot-kick due to a reckless challenge from Konstantinos Mavropanos, who accidentally kicked the head of Antoine Griezmann while he was in mid-air.
Cryptocurrency Executive Do Kwon Sentenced to Four Months in Montenegro for terraUSD Collapse
Do Kwon, the cryptocurrency CEO responsible for the $40 billion collapse of terraUSD and Luna tokens, has been sentenced to four months in jail in Montenegro.
Spain emerged victorious in a thrilling Nations League final against Croatia, denying Croatia their first international trophy. The match, held in Rotterdam, ended in a goalless draw after extra time, leading to a tense penalty shootout.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that U.S. chipmaker Intel Corp plans to invest an unprecedented $25 billion in a new factory in Israel. This landmark deal represents the largest-ever international investment in the country, according to Netanyahu.
